Zeus is doing great! I found a 50 watt basking bulb that keeps the highest temp around 85-87 and the bottom of the tank stays around 75. I think it is enough heat for him because he doesnt stay under the basking area for more than 20 mins at a time. I see him gaping occasionally. He has regained...
Zeus ate 3 crickets today and seems a little happier. I caught him closing his eye and squeezing it real funny this morning. I will get that bulb changed as soon as possible. I just want to thank all of you for your suggestions and reccommendations for the last few days. I think I might just...
I will definitely get rid of the basking light and see how he reacts in the next few days. I will pick up the linear UV light when I can afford it, but I am really nervous about removing the substrate. I would hate for Zeus to fall on that hard glass. His food is never left to roam, if any get...
All the pics were taken today just before my original post. His eyes look a little sunken in the first pic because I caught him napping. His eyes were closed. His eyes dont normally look sunken at all. 102 is waaay too hot which is why I only have the basking light on when I am home, for a short...
Your Chameleon - Veiled Chameleon, Male, approximately 5 months old. Brought him home 3 months ago.
Handling - For the most part we leave him alone. I bring him out and hold him on my hand over the cricket tub maybe twice a week. Other times we place the cricket tub on the substrate and let...